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Accolade - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'Accolade' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Accolade [ n.]
- A ceremony formerly used in conferring knighthood, consisting am embrace, and a slight blow on the shoulders with the flat blade of a sword.
- A brace used to join two or more staves.

Meaning of 'Accolade' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . accolade [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
Example in sentence:
  • an award for bravery

Nearby Words:

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